Cycle through these seven passages, one per day, during Advent:
- Sunday: Psalm 103
- Monday: Psalm 104
- Tuesday: Psalm 105
- Wednesday Psalm 107
- Thursday Psalm 148
- Friday: 1 Samuel 2:1-10
- Saturday: Luke 1:67-79
- Memorize Luke 1:46-55
"And Mary said:
My soul glorifies the Lord
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has been mindful
of the humble state of his servant.
From now on all generations will call me blessed,
for the Mighty One has done great things for me--
holy is his name.
His mercy extends to those who fear him,
from generation to generation.
He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;
he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.
He has brought down rulers from their thrones
but has liften up the humble.
He has filled the hungry with good things
but he has sent the rich away empty.
He has helped his servant Israel,
remembering to be merciful
to Abraham and his descendants forever,
just as he promised our ancestors."
He has helped his servant Israel,
remembering to be merciful
to Abraham and his descendants forever,
just as he promised our ancestors."
- Memorize the Hymn "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus"
Come, thou long expected Jesus,
born to set thy people free;
from our fears and sins release us,
let us find our rest in thee.
Israel's strength and consolation,
hope of all the earth thou art;
dear desire of every nation,
joy of every longing heart.
Born thy people to deliver,
born a child and yet a King,
born to reign in us forever,
now thy gracious kingdom bring.
By thine own eternal spirit
rule in all our hearts alone;
by thine all sufficient merit,
raise us to thy glorious throne.
- Keep a Gratitude Journal in which you keep a list of the gifts of God in your life; your goal is to find 250 gifts in everyday experience throughout the 4 weeks in Advent
- Express your Gratitude for those close to you in any way you choose
